Migraine management

Abstract

Migraine causes significant lost time from everyday activities. Addressing lifestyle triggers and comorbidities in patients with migraine is the first step of management. Acute migraine treatments primarily manage the headache component and should be started as early as possible in the migraine attack. Prophylaxis may be recommended if a patient is having three or more migraines a month or if their migraines are difficult to manage. The choice of prophylactic drugs should be tailored to the individual’s potential for adverse effects, interactions and comorbidities.